Index.dat files

Discussion in 'Software' started by jwdd, Feb 21, 2005.

  1. jwdd

    jwdd Private E-2

    Is it safe to delete these using crap cleaner or a similar program?
     
    jwdd, Feb 21, 2005
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  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    yes as new ones are created again at bootup or re-boot.
     
    DavidGP, Feb 21, 2005
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  3. Texan

    Texan Private First Class

    Most file cleaners list them but do not really delete them.
    Usually the cleaners that do so, brag about that particular feature.
    Some will report that the index.dat files can only be deleted upon reboot and that they can not be deleted while you OS is running.
    Halo is right though, they are safe to delete.
     
    Texan, Feb 21, 2005
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  4. yukon98

    yukon98 Specialist

    Index.dat are files hidden on your computer that contain all of the Web sites that you have ever visited. Every URL, and every Web page is listed there. Not only that but all of the email that has been sent or received through Outlook or Outlook Express is also being logged.

    You can delete them.
     
    yukon98, Feb 21, 2005
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